Dr. Timothy Bradford Richards M.D.
Surgeon
2831 Fort Missoula Rd Suite 104 Missoula MT, 59804About
Dr. Timothy Richards is a general surgeon practicing in Missoula, MT. Dr. Richards specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Richards provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine M.D. 1985
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Awards
- Past President CMC Medical Staff
- Chairman Board Community Medical Center
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Hernia
- General Surgery
- Breast
- Hemorrhoids
- Cancer
- Colorectal
- Gall Bladder
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American College of Surgeons
- Professional Member American College of Phlebology
- Professional Member American Hernia Society
- Professional Member Society of American Gastrointenstinal and Endocscopic Surgeons
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